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Climate and Energy Program Associate
https://www.sanjuancitizens.org/careers
Experienced (Non-Manager)
Full Time
San Juan Citizens Alliance
Mark Pearson
PO Box 2461,Durango,Colorado,81302
9702593583
San Juan Citizens Alliance is seeking a full-time Climate and Energy Program Associate based in Durango, Colorado.
WHO WE ARE
San Juan Citizens Alliance (SJCA) was formed in 1986 and advocates for clean air, pure water, and healthy lands - the foundations of resilient communities, ecosystems and economies in the San Juan Basin of southwest Colorado and northwest New Mexico. Over its 40-‐year history, SJCA has successfully advocated for protection of communities from the impacts of energy extraction and production, defeated proposed power plants, safeguarded undeveloped valleys, and secured permanent wildlands protections, among many other conservation victories. Our strength is premised on outreach to and engagement with local residents and communities, listening to members' concerns, and providing them the tools to effectively engage with decision-‐makers to implement policies that advance conservation. SJCA is headquartered in Durango, Colorado with additional staff in Farmington, New Mexico.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Climate and Energy Program Associate focuses on public outreach, education and organizing to advance campaigns to mitigate climate change by addressing fossil fuel extraction, energy production, and electricity generation and utilization in the San Juan Basin of northwest New Mexico and southwest Colorado. The Climate and Energy Program Associate mobilizes public support for energy transition by utilities and rural electric cooperatives that advances renewable energy sources as replacement power, and supports strong local leadership for implementation of greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals. The position provides support for campaigns to reduce impacts of climate change from energy extraction and associated greenhouse gas pollution. This position provides policy support on energy and climate issues at the state legislative and agency level in Colorado and New Mexico. Additionally, at the federal level, this position works on combating extraction initiatives, supporting energy reclamation efforts, and encouraging responsible renewable development.
The ideal candidate has the passion for creating change at the local level by empowering residents to advocate for themselves and their communities. They apply expertise in community outreach and organizing in a diverse policy environment. They have the ability to communicate technical subjects in formats readily accessible by the public at large.
Download the job description from sanjuancitizens.org for full details.
WHO WE ARE
San Juan Citizens Alliance (SJCA) was formed in 1986 and advocates for clean air, pure water, and healthy lands - the foundations of resilient communities, ecosystems and economies in the San Juan Basin of southwest Colorado and northwest New Mexico. Over its 40-‐year history, SJCA has successfully advocated for protection of communities from the impacts of energy extraction and production, defeated proposed power plants, safeguarded undeveloped valleys, and secured permanent wildlands protections, among many other conservation victories. Our strength is premised on outreach to and engagement with local residents and communities, listening to members' concerns, and providing them the tools to effectively engage with decision-‐makers to implement policies that advance conservation. SJCA is headquartered in Durango, Colorado with additional staff in Farmington, New Mexico.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Climate and Energy Program Associate focuses on public outreach, education and organizing to advance campaigns to mitigate climate change by addressing fossil fuel extraction, energy production, and electricity generation and utilization in the San Juan Basin of northwest New Mexico and southwest Colorado. The Climate and Energy Program Associate mobilizes public support for energy transition by utilities and rural electric cooperatives that advances renewable energy sources as replacement power, and supports strong local leadership for implementation of greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals. The position provides support for campaigns to reduce impacts of climate change from energy extraction and associated greenhouse gas pollution. This position provides policy support on energy and climate issues at the state legislative and agency level in Colorado and New Mexico. Additionally, at the federal level, this position works on combating extraction initiatives, supporting energy reclamation efforts, and encouraging responsible renewable development.
The ideal candidate has the passion for creating change at the local level by empowering residents to advocate for themselves and their communities. They apply expertise in community outreach and organizing in a diverse policy environment. They have the ability to communicate technical subjects in formats readily accessible by the public at large.
Download the job description from sanjuancitizens.org for full details.
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